Sydney Harbour Bridge

1932

The Harbour Bridge remains the main link between the north and south of Sydney, despite the addition of the Harbour Tunnel in the 1980's to relieve congestion on the bridge.

The bridge has spawned its own tourism industry with the nerve tingling 'Bridge Climb' (another Hyder project).

The design itself was intended to reflect the end of the industrial era. When it was opened, it was the longest single span steel arch bridge in the world.

The main span is 503 meters (1,650 feet) across and required more than 52,800 tonnes of silicon based steel trusses.

Sydney Harbour Bridge Year: 1932